Tyee High School, formerly Tyee Educational Complex, is a public high school campus located in SeaTac, Washington, United States. It was founded as Tyee High School, a single public high school, in 1962. It is operated by the Highline Public Schools.
Serving 644 students in grades 9-12, Tyee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tyee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tyee High School's student population of 644 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Black, Red, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tyee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyee High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1952 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
46%
27%
Black
17%
5%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
12%
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chinook Salmon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyee High School's ranking?
Tyee High School is ranked #1952 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tyee High School often compared to?
Tyee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highline High School, Foster Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tyee High School?
The graduation rate of Tyee High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tyee High School?
644 students attend Tyee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tyee High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tyee High School?
Tyee High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tyee High School offer ?
Tyee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tyee High School part of?
Tyee High School is part of Highline School District.
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